Exchange migration from SBS 2003

[kunz12]

Hi folks -

I've been inundated with the task of migrating from SBS 2003 to a standard Exchange 2003 Server (on a different box). I am planning on performing the following steps in order to complete the install. We want to move away from SBS and have std. Windows 2003 and Exchange 2003 Servers.

1. Upgrade SBS 2003 from R1 to R2
2. Apply transition Pack to SBS 2003
3. Install Exchange 2003 on a different Server
4. Migrate mailboxes and public folders from SBS 2003 to the new Exchange Server

I know steps mentioned above are very high level, but am I missing anything?

Would anyone have any recommendations/suggestions on doing this migration?

Thanks for your help!

 

[paulha]

MSexchange.org has a really good guide

http://www.msexchange.org/tutorials...ness-Server-2003-Exchange-Standard-Part1.html

 

[58sniper]

The bible in migrating to a new server:

How to remove the first Exchange Server 2003 computer from the administrative group

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822931

Pat Richard, MCSE MCSA:Messaging CNA
Microsoft Exchange MVP
Want to know how email works? Read for yourself -

http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc2821.txt